South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik
A glacier hike is a great way to experience Icelandic nature. On this full day, small group, guided tour, you will walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue, which extends outward from Mýrdalsjökull. From here you will take an easy 3-3.5 hour walk on crampons up on the ice field, where you will learn more about the glacial wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges, deep crevasses, and why the glaciers are melting and disappearing.
Options
Pickup starts 30 min before
Tour with hotel or port pickup: This option provides pickup from various hotels and designated locations in central Reykjavik and starts 30 minutes before.
Pickup included
What's included in South Coast and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Within a little less than two hours drive from Reykjavík is Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and just a little further the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland´s fourth largest glacier. A glacier hike is a great way to experience Icelandic nature. We take an easy glacier walk on crampons up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses awaits discovery. During the hike you learn more about these disappearing giants. We will provide and teach you how to use basic glacier equipment for this tour. On the way back we make two stops, at the striking waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Once we make our way back to Reykjavík we will stop at the majestic Skógafoss waterfall and the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall. If weather permits it is possible to walk behind Seljalandsfoss.
Inclusions
- Ice hiking gear and safety equipment
- Professional local tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 - 2.5 hours guided glacier hike
- Transport by bus
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots
- Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour.
- Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier
- We recommend you to bring along a picnic lunch, as there is no lunch stop. We recommend to sit down for lunch before the hike and maybe have a light snack with you for later.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- BSI Bus Terminal is our centrally located Bus Terminal. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be ready and visible at least 15 minutes before departure time at BSI Bus Terminal in the City Center. Or if you booked with pickup then please be at your designated pickup location 30 minutes prior to departure. Our pickup vehicles are well marked with Reykjavik Excursions logo. Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots.
